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Council tells Northampton Market Square food traders to leave by Friday or face legal action – traders say they will keep pitching up
West Northamptonshire Council has warned two Northampton Market Square traders they must leave by Friday (May 15) or face legal action to remove them from the site.
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FINALLY! CCTV camera to be installed at Northampton crime hotspot for first time since 2013 following series of major incidents
A CCTV camera overlooking a Northampton crime hotspot is to be installed after 13 years following a series of major incidents.
Costa Coffee set to open new café inside busy Northampton supermarket – rough opening date revealed
Costa Coffee is set to open a new store inside a busy Northampton’s supermarket – with a rough opening date revealed.
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Northampton drivers warned of road closures for repairs and utility works
Drivers are being warned of a series of road closures in Northampton and across West Northamptonshire over the coming weeks.
Emergency incident in Northampton village ongoing as police helicopter circles overhead and officers and dogs patrol on the ground
A police incident is currently ongoing in Hardingstone village this afternoon (Tuesday May 12).
New 20mph speed limit proposed for Northamptonshire village road
A new 20mph speed limit could be introduced on part of a road in a Northamptonshire village under plans put forward by West Northamptonshire Council.
Police helicopter and on-the-ground officers in Northampton village searching for wanted man in relation to alleged burglary
A police presence in a Northampton village this afternoon (Tuesday May 12) is connected to the search for a man, wanted in connection with an alleged burglary, police have confirmed.
New family hub planned for Northampton Central Library
A new Best Start Family Hub is set to open at Northampton’s Central Library as part of West Northamptonshire Council plans to improve support for children and families.
Four masked men threaten driver with knife as he sat in his car in Hardingstone
A man was sitting in his car when he was threatened by four masked men.
New strategy launched to tackle domestic abuse and sexual violence in Northamptonshire
A new five-year strategy aimed at tackling domestic abuse and sexual violence across Northamptonshire has been approved by West Northamptonshire Council.
Free SIM cards available at West Northamptonshire libraries to help people access internet
Libraries across West Northamptonshire are offering free SIM cards to residents struggling to access the internet as part of a scheme to tackle digital poverty.
Northampton business leading the way in its industry proudly approaches seven years
A Northampton business, which is leading the way in its industry and doing the best by its customers, is proudly approaching seven years operating.
Two men arrested after 'large quantity' of cannabis found at flat in Northampton
Two men have been arrested after a “large quantity” of cannabis was found at a flat in Northampton.
Decision to launch controversial three-weekly bin collection across West Northamptonshire called in by Conservatives
A recent decision to move black bin collections across the whole of West Northants to three weekly collections is facing a bid to have the ruling reversed, after concerns were raised that it could lead to more litter and odours on Northampton streets.
Award-winning baker launches new gateau bowls stacked with homemade cake, fresh cream and indulgent toppings
An award-winning baker has launched a range of new gateau bowls from her venue in Northampton, which are stacked with homemade cake, fresh cream and indulgent toppings.
Fundraiser for much-loved five-year-old Northampton boy hospitalised with broken skull after ‘devastating’ collision involving e-scooter rider
A fundraiser has been launched for a much-loved, five-year-old boy from Northampton, who has been hospitalised, following a "devastating" collision involving an e-scooter rider.
Two teenage girls arrested following alleged assault at Northampton bus stop
Two teenage girls have been arrested in connection with an alleged assault at a Northampton bus stop.
New 78-bed care home village and 29 apartments approved in Daventry despite 'over development' objections
A new care village, which will offer a 78-bed care home and nearly 30 extra care apartments in a town centre location, has been given the go-ahead by the council.
Northamptonshire man responds to allegations of posting offensive messages on social media
A Northamptonshire man at the centre of allegations around posting offensive messages on social media has spoken out this week.
MP reports Northamptonshire parish councillor over social media posts
A Northampton MP has reported a parish councillor over allegations he made threatening posts on social media towards senior politicians.